Spinach Butterflay [Spinacia oleracea]

The annual spinach 'Butterflay' is a fast-growing and bolt-resistant leaf vegetable plant with large oval leaves and a mild, strong spinach-like taste. It is ideal as a secondary crop or follow-up crop, long harvest period. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvest the leaves.

 Description 
The spinach 'Butterflay' is an old annual and very fast-growing leaf vegetable plant. Spinach originally comes from ancient Persia. This variety is robust, bolt-resistant and forms strong round-oval leaves with a fresh green color. The taste is strong and mild, typically spinach-like. The variety can be harvested over a long period of time and is also suitable for overwintering. 'Butterflay' is ideal as a secondary crop to fill any gaps in the bed or as a follow-up crop. For spring and autumn cultivation, mildew tolerant.

 General information 
Plant family: Amaranthaceae
Life cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 70 days
Plant height approx.: 35 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Low
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -10°C
Location: Sunny until semi shady
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil

pH value: 6.5 to 7.5

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 0.5-2 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 2-15 °C
Germination time: 4-10 days
Plant and row spacing: 10x30 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Bean, Pea, Lettuce, Cabbage, Strawberry, Parsnip, Radish, Celery, Tomato, Lamb's lettuce, Zucchini, Potato, Radish
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
We recommend direct sowing from January to March or in autumn from September to December. The plants are best placed in a sunny to partially shaded location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
We recommend direct sowing from February to May or in autumn from September to October. The plants should ideally be in a sunny location.

 General recommendations 
Direct sowing is recommended. After germination, thin out the plants to the specified plant spacing.
Spinach 'Butterflay' does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
Spinach begins to flower when temperatures rise and becomes inedible. Only sow when temperatures fall. For a long harvest period, harvest 1/4 of the leaves from the outside inwards and take care not to damage the heart in order to keep growth stable. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water retention capacity, it is recommended to also incorporate biochar and primary rock flour.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Loose, nutrient-rich soil and mixed planting are sufficient for spinach. No fertilization is necessary.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Spinacia oleracea
English names: Spinach
German names: Spinat
Portuguese names: Espinafre
Spanish names: Espinaca
French names: Épinard

 Origin 
Country: Portugal